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05/27/2022
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By Cassie B.
Appalachian apple hunter has saved more than 1,000 lost varieties of fruit
We are constantly bombarded with stories about various species in both the plant and animal worlds going extinct due to human activity, but sometimes the opposite happens. And in the case of Tom Brown of North Carolina, one man’s efforts have been responsible for reclaiming around 1,200 lost varieties of apples. Brown, a retired chemical […]
05/25/2022
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By Arsenio Toledo
Pee for plant growth? Scientists push for use of human urine as effective, sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers
Researchers are advocating the use of human urine as an effective and sustainable fertilizer that could replace environmentally damaging chemical fertilizers. Some of the strongest advocates from the United States are from the Rich Earth Institute (REI), a Vermont-based research organization that uses science to advance the use of human waste as a resource. “If you […]
05/06/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Home gardening tips: A beginner’s guide to composting
Composting at home is good for your garden, the soil, your crops and the planet. It is a great way to repurpose food waste and improve soil quality in your home garden. If you’re curious about composting, read on for tips on how to get started. (h/t to Milkwood.net) Composting refers to the process of actively feeding many microorganisms […]
04/26/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Home gardening basics: Knowing when to start seeds indoors
As a home gardener, knowing how to grow your own plants from seed is very rewarding. This helps save money and opens up your growing potential to various plants not often available in local stores and greenhouses. (h/t to OldWorldGardenFarms.com) Once you understand the basics of seed starting, you can grow unique and delicious heirloom tomatoes, peppers […]
04/19/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Food supply tips: 7 Vegetables to grow for your food stockpile
Growing vegetables in your home garden ensures that you have access to fresh food even after SHTF. If want to start a garden of your own, try growing vegetables like garlic, lettuce and spinach. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) Home gardening requires a bit of hard work, but your reward is fresh, delicious and GMO-free vegetables. If you […]
03/31/2022
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By Franz Walker
Kenyan researchers evaluate method of growing potatoes using air
Potatoes represent an important food security and cash crop in Kenya, but the scarcity of quality seeds is a persistent problem that hinders improvements in the country’s potato production. To try to address this issue, researchers evaluated whether five Kenyan potato varieties could be grown through aeroponics. The key to the study, conducted by researchers […]
10/25/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
How to save tomato seeds to grow next year
Saving seeds from fresh fruits or vegetables is a great way to save money on seeds for the next growing season. Seed saving is especially beneficial for people who grow their own food. It involves choosing the best plants from which to save seeds, harvesting those seeds at the right time, then storing them properly over […]
10/18/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Young workers ditching the office to work on farms
The Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has made many young workers rethink their jobs and careers. With many suffering from burnout while working desk jobs, some have shifted to doing manual labor as farm workers. CBS News talks to two individuals – James Marriott and Cat Steckbeck – who have given up their office jobs to work […]
10/17/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
5 Tips for successful raised bed gardening
Raised garden beds are above-ground structures designed for growing plants. Often made from wood or stone, raised beds are both practical and economical. For starters, they allow you to grow more food in less space, tailor the soil exactly to your needs and control weed growth, all while reducing the need to stoop down. The practice of using […]
10/11/2021
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By Franz Walker
Growth-promoting bacteria found to improve potato yield despite unfavorable conditions
Researchers from the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia tested the effects of two growth-promoting bacteria, namely, Pseudomonas fluorescens and Azospirillum brasilense, on the yield of three potato varieties. Their findings were published in the journal Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science. The researchers planted three potato varieties with different longevity of growth periods – “Morgana” (mid-early variety), […]
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